REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - GAIL

To, 

GAIL WEBSITE VENDOR, 

India 

Vendor Code : 101019938 

RFQ No. :GAIL/VIZ/011621/3200028665/SG\ 

Date:12.02.2007 

RFQ Due on : 06.03.2007 at 14:00 Hrs IST 

Tender Opening Date : 06.03.2007 at 15.00 Hrs IST 

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Dear Sir(s)/Madam, 

GAIL (India) Ltd. invites you to submit your offer in sealed envelope, superscribing RFQ No. & Due date 

for the following item(s) in complete accordance with enquiry documents/attachments: 

Sl. No MatCode UOM QTY Unit Price 

Description (in figures & words) 

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Group : 1 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

BODY MATL SPEC.:CS,ASTM A216 GR. WCB 

DESIGN STD CONFORM TO 

DIMENSION STD CONFORM TO 

DISC MATERIAL SPEC.:13% CR 

DISC TYPE/STYLE: 

END CONNECTION:FLANGED 

OPERATION: 

SEAT TYPE/STYLE: 

SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS: 

TYPE:SWING 

VALVE,CHECK 

1 4834092933 EACH 1 ________ 

VLV,CHK,SWING,A216WCB,13%CR,FL,600,6IN 

NOMINAL PIPE SIZE: 6 IN## 

PRESSURE RATING: 600 LBS## 

Data sheet attached. 

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EMD Details : NOT APPLICABLE. 

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION 

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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (Cont.) 

RFQ No:GAIL/VIZ/011621/3200028665/SG\ 

Date: 12.02.2007 

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Instruction to Bidders : i)Due date and time for submission of bids : 06 TH MARCH 2007 (14:00 hrs 

IST) 

ii)Date and time for opening of Techno Commercial Bids : 06 TH MARCH 2007 (15:00 hrs IST) 

iii) Time and date of opening of "PRICE BIDS" will be intimated to those qualifying in the 

Techno-Commercial bids, in due course of time. 

IV) Samples/Catalogues required along with offer. 

v) Test Certificates required along with supply. 

vi) Detailed specification /Drawings enclosed. 

M/s. GAIL (India) Limited, Opp. Ayyappa Swamy Temple, Sheela Nagar, VISAKHAPATNAM (A.P.) 

hereinafter called GAIL/Owner, invites you to submit your bids for the captioned work in complete 

accordance with enquiry documents/attachments. 

Bids are to be submitted in sealed envelope, superscribed with the above Tender No. & Due date, 

description of work. 

Part - I - Techno Commercial Bid 

Your bid should contain all technical & commercial details and the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) 

as stated above. The EMD can be submitted by DD favouring GAIL (India) Ltd, Visakhapatnam or Banker's 

Cheque payable at State Bank of India, BHPV, Branch Code: 1675 or by way of Bank Guarantee in the 

enclosed format. This should invariably contain the documents required for qualification of BEC.i.e. i) 

A Copy of the certificate of valid Sales Tax registration certificate to be enclosed with the bid. 

ii) A copy of the certificate of authorized dealereship/distributer/stockiest to be enclosed with the bid 

document for the bid qualification. 

Part - II - Price Bid 

Price bid containing the priced Schedule of Rates enclosed in the tender. 

Both the envelopes (Part - I & Part - II) are to be sealed in an envelope, super scribed with tender no. due 

date & description of work. 

GAIL HAS TO FINALIZE ITS PURCHASE WITHIN A LIMITED TIME SCHEDULE. THEREFORE, IT 

MAY NOT BE FEASIBLE IN ALL CASES FOR GAIL TO SEEK CLARIFICATIONS IN RESPECT OF 

INCOMPLETE OFFERS. THE DECISION WILL BE MADE BASED ON AVAILABLE DOCUMENTS. 

PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ARE ADVISED TO ENSURE THAT THEIR BIDS ARE COMPLETE IN 

ALL RESPECTS AND CONFIRM TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS. BIDS NOT COMPLYING 

WITH GAIL'S REQUIREMENTS MAY BE REJECTED WITHOUT SEEKING ANY 

CLARIFICATIONS. 

Bids complete in all respects should reach office of Manager (C&P), GAIL (India) Ltd., Opp: 

Ayyappa Swamy Temple, Sheela Nagar, Visakhapatnam - 530012, AP, INDIA on or before the due 

date/time. Bids received after the due date and time are liable to be rejected, If not bidding, please return the 

enquiry document along with the regret letter within the due date. 

Bids without EMD shall be summarily rejected. 

Bids should be valid for 120 days from the date of opening tender. Bids through 

Telex/Fax/E-mail/Telegram are not acceptable. 

This Request For Quotation (RFQ) is an integral and inseparable part of the enclosed bid documents. 

Bidders are advised to quote strictly as per the terms and conditions of the tender documents and not 

to stipulate any deviations/exceptions. Once quoted, the bidder shall not make any subsequent price change 

whether resulting of arising out of any technical/commercial clarifications sought regarding the bid, even if 

any deviation of exception may be specifically stated in the bid. Such price changes shall render the offer 

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Date: 12.02.2007 

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liable for rejection. 

All bidders should submit PF registration certificate duly attested by Gazetted Officer along with Bid 

document, failing which their Bid shall not be considered for further evaluation. 

You are requested to depute your representative with proper authorization for attending the bid 

opening on the scheduled date of opening. 

GAIL reserves the right to accept or reject any or all tenders received at its absolute discretion 

without assigning any reason whatsoever. 

BID REJECTION CRITERIA: 

In the event of Bidders taking deviation in following criteria their Bids will be treated as irresponsive and 

may be rejected. 

a)Firm price. 

b)EMD /Bid bond. 

c)Scope of work. 

d)Specifications. 

e)Price Schedule. 

f)Delivery / Completion Schedule. 

g)Period of validity of Bid. 

h)Price reduction schedule. 

i)Performance Bank Guarantee / Security Deposit. 

j)Guarantee. 

k)Arbitration and resolution of dispute. 

L)Force Majure. 

m)EPF registration. 

n)Applicable laws. 

Price Basis : FOT SITE DT-VISAKHAPATNAM AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: 

GAIL (INDIA) LTD. 

DESPATCH TERMINAL, 

OPP. AYYAPPA SWAMY TEMPLE, 

SHEELA NAGAR, 

VISAKHAPATNAM-530012, 

Delivery/Completion Schedule : WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PLACEMENT OF ORDER. 

Consignee Address : GAIL (INDIA) LTD. 

DESPATCH TERMINAL, 

OPP. AYYAPPA SWAMY TEMPLE, 

SHEELA NAGAR, 

VISAKHAPATNAM-530012, 

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Date: 12.02.2007 

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Terms of payment : TO BE PAID WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF RECIEPT AND 

ACCEPTENCE OF MATERIAL AT SITE. 

Warranties : 12 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF SUPPLY. 

Price Reduction Schedule : SHALL BE APPLICABLE AS PER GCC @ 1/2% OF THE ORDER VALUE 

PER WEEK OF DELAY SUBJECT TO MAXIMUM OF 5% OF THE ORDER VALUE. 

Other contractual stipulations : 1) GCC ENCLOSED. 

2) THE OFFERS SHOULD BE BASED ON FOT SITE DT-VISAKHAPATNAM BASIS. 

3) PAYMENT & TERMS: 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF RECEIPT AND ACCEPTANCE. 

4) NO CONCESSIONAL FORM CAN BE SUPPLIED, SELLER SHALL QUOTE FOR FULL TAX. 

5) GAIL WILL PAY FOR THE ITEMS ONLY THROUGH ELECTRONIC TRANSFER. YOU ARE 

THEREFORE REQUESTED TO GIVE YOUR BANK DETAILS IN FOLLOWING BANKS: 

(I) ICICI (II) HDFC (III) SBI 

6)CATALOGUES ARE REQUIRED ALONG WITH THE QUOTATION. 

7)YOU ARE REQUESTED TO DEPUTE YOUR REPRESENTATIVE WITH PROPER 

AUTHORIZATION FOR ATTENDING THE BID OPENING ON THE SCHEDULED DATE OF 

OPENING. 

General Conditions of Contract : As per GCC enclosed with the tender. 

Bid Evaluation Area : i) The Bidder should have valid Sales Tax registration number in their own name. 

ii) The Bidder should submit the evidence of supply of similar valves [( Ball, Plug, Gate, Check or Globe ) 

size above 3"] to any process Industry under consltation either 

PDIL/EIL/MECON/BACHTEL/TRACTABEL. 

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Date: 12.02.2007 

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Important : 

1. Percentage of Taxes, Duties, P&F, Freight charges etc. of quoted basic price should be clearly mentioned 

in the quotation. 

2. Please go through the General Purchase Conditions (GPC) enclosed as Annexure. Deviations to GPC 

shall liable for rejection of your offer. 

3. Please submit Catalogue/Specification Details, Test Certificates/Traceability Certificate for accuracy 

along with your quotation. 

Yours truly, 

For and on behalf of 

GAIL ( India ) Ltd. 

(Authorized signatory) 

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Delivery Schedule ................................................ 

Offer validity for: 90 days/120 days/180 days 

Payment Terms ...................................................... 


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Format for Details of Terms & Conditions to be Filled By Vendor 

Offer Ref . & Date ................................................. 

Telephone No ........................................................ 

Fax No. ................................................................ 

E-Mail .................................................................... 

RFQ No.:GAIL/VIZ/011621/3200028665/SG\ 

Date:12.02.2007 

Price Basis: Ex-Works.............................. 

FOT Site of Plant.................. 

1. Discount % on basic Unit price, if any ......................................................................................................... 

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2. Packing & Forwarding, if applicable............................................................................................................. 

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3. Excise Duty % (if applicable)....................................................................................................................... 

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4. LST/CST (with/without concessional Form), if applicable 

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5. Freight, if applicable ................................................................................................................................... 

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6. Other Charges, if any..................................................................................................................................... 

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Signature of Vendor with Office Seal 

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General Conditions of Contract (Goods) 

1. Definitions In this document, General Conditions of Contract (GCC-Goods), 

the following terms shall have the following respective 

meanings: 

Rev.0: May’04 1 

1.0 BIDDER : Designates the individual or legal entity which 

has made a proposal, a tender or a bid with the aim of 

concluding a Contract with the PURCHASER. 

1.1 CONSULTANT [if engaged] shall mean M/s. 

……………having its registered office at……………. 

The term consultant includes successors, assigns of 

M/s. ………. 

1.2 CONTRACT shall mean Purchase Order/Contract and 

all attached exhibits and documents referred to therein 

and all terms and conditions thereof together with any 

subsequent modifications thereto. 

1.3 CONTRACT PRICE shall mean the price payable to the 

Seller under the Contract for the full and proper 

performance of his contractual obligations. 

1.4 COMPLETION DATE shall mean the date on which the 

goods are successfully commissioned by the Seller and 

handed over to the PURCHASER. 

1.5 COMMERCIAL OPERATION shall mean the condition 

of the operation in which the complete equipment 

covered under the Contract is officially declared by the 

PURCHASER to be available for continuous operation 

at different loads up to and including rated capacity. 

1.6 DELIVERY terms shall be interpreted as per INCO 

TERMS 2000 in case of Contract with a foreign Bidder 

and as the date of LR/GR in the case of a contract with 

an Indian Bidder. 

1.7 DRAWINGS shall mean and include Engineering 

drawings, sketches showing plans, sections and 

elevations in relation to the Contract together with 

modifications and/or revisions thereto. 

1.8 ENGINEER or Engineer-in-Charge of the Project SITE 

shall mean the person designated from time to time by 

PURCHASER/CONSULTANT at SITE and shall include 

those who are expressly authorized by him to act for 

and on his behalf for operation of this CONTRACT. 

1.9 FINAL ACCEPTANCE shall mean the PURCHASER’s 

written acceptance of the Works performed under the 

Contract after successful completion of performance 

and guarantee test. 

1.10 GOODS shall mean articles, materials, equipment, 

design and drawings, data and other property to be 

supplied by Seller to complete the contract. 

1.11 INSPECTOR shall mean any person or outside Agency 

nominated by PURCHASER/CONSULTANT through


CONSULTANT to inspect equipment, stagewise as well 

as final, before dispatch, at SELLER’s works and on 

receipt at SITE as per terms of the CONTRACT. 

1.12 INITIAL OPERATION shall mean the first integral 

operation of the complete equipment covered under the 

Contract with sub-systems and supporting equipment in 

service or available for service. 

1.13 PURCHASER shall mean GAIL (INDIA) LIMITED 

(GAIL) having its registered office at 16, BHIKAIJI 

CAMA PLACE, R.K.PURAM, NEW DELHI-110066 

(INDIA). The term PURCHASER includes successors, 

assigns of GAIL. 

1.14 PERFORMANCE AND GUARANTEE TESTS shall 

mean all operational checks and tests required to 

determine and demonstrate capacity, efficiency and 

operating characteristics as specified in the Contract 

documents. 

PROJECT designates the aggregate of the Goods 

and/or Services to be provided by one or more 

Contractors. 

Quantities – Bills of quantities 

Bills of quantities 

Rev.0: May’04 2 

Designate the quantity calculations to be taken into 

account when these calculations are made from 

detailed or construction drawings, or from work actually 

performed, and presented according to a jointly agreed 

breakdown of the Goods and/or Services. 

1.15 SELLER shall mean the person, firm or company with 

whom PURCHASE ORDER/CONTRACT is placed/ 

entered into by PURCHASER for supply of equipment, 

materials and services. The term Seller includes its 

successors and assigns. 

1.16 SERVICE shall mean erection, installation, testing, 

commissioning, provision of technical assistance, 

training and other such obligations of the Seller covered 

under the Contract. 

1.17 SITE designates the land and/or any other premises on, 

under, in or across which the Goods and/or Services 

have to be supplied, erected, assembled, adjusted, 

arranged and/or commissioned. 

1.18 SPECIFICATIONS shall mean and include schedules, 

details, description, statement of technical data, 

performance characteristics, standards (Indian as well 

as International) as applicable and specified in the 

Contract. 

1.19 SUB-CONTRACT shall mean order placed by the 

Seller, for any portion of the contracted work, after 

necessary consent and approval of PURCHASER.

2. Seller To Inform 


1.20 SUB-CONTRACTOR shall mean the person named in 

the CONTRACT for any part of the work or any person 

to whom any part of the CONTRACT has been sub-let 

by the SELLER with the consent in writing of the 

CONSULTANT/PURCHASER and will include the legal 

representatives, successors, and permitted assigns of 

such person. 

1.21 START-UP shall mean the time period required to bring 

the equipments covered under the Contract from an 

inactive condition, when construction is essentially 

complete to the state of readiness for trial operation. 

The start-up period shall include preliminary inspection 

and check out of equipment and supporting 

subsystems, initial operation of the complete 

equipments covered under the Contract to obtain 

necessary pre-trial operation data, perform calibration 

and corrective action, shutdown inspection and 

adjustment prior to the trial operation period. 

1.22 TESTS shall mean such process or processes to be 

carried out by the Seller as are prescribed in the 

Contract or considered necessary by PURCHASER or 

his representative in order to ascertain quality, 

workmanship, performance and efficiency of equipment 

or part thereof. 

1.23 TESTS ON COMPLETION shall mean such tests as 

prescribed in the Contract to be performed by the 

Seller before the Works are taken over by the 

PURCHASER. 

2.1 The Seller shall be deemed to have carefully examined 

all contract documents to his entire satisfaction. Any 

lack of information shall not in any way relieve the Seller 

of his responsibility to fulfill his obligation under the 

Contract. 

3. Application 3.1 These General Conditions of Contract (GCC-Goods) 

shall apply to the extent that they are not superseded by 

provisions of other parts of the Contract. 

4. Country of Origin 4.1 For purposes of this Clause “origin” means the place 

where the Goods were mined, grown or produced, or 

from which the services are supplied. Goods are 

produced when, through manufacturing, processing or 

substantial and major assembling of components, a 

commercially recognized new product results that is 

substantially different in basic characteristics or in 

purpose or utility from its components. 

5. Scope of Contract 5.1 Scope of the CONTRACT shall be as defined in the 

PURCHASE ORDER/CONTRACT specifications, 

drawings and Annexure thereto. 

Rev.0: May’04 3 

5.2 Completeness of the EQUIPMENT shall be the 

responsibility of the SELLER. Any equipment, fittings 

and accessories which may not be specifically

Rev.0: May’04 4 


mentioned in the specifications or drawings, but which 

are usual or necessary for the satisfactory functioning of 

the equipment (successful operation and functioning of 

the EQUIPMENT being SELLER’s responsibility) shall 

be provided by SELLER without any extra cost. 

5.3 The SELLER shall follow the best modern practices in 

the manufacture of high grade EQUIPMENT 

notwithstanding any omission in the specifications. The 

true intent and meaning of these documents is that 

SELLER shall in all respects, design, engineer, 

manufacture and supply the equipment in a thorough 

workmanlike manner and supply the same in prescribed 

time to the entire satisfaction of PURCHASER. 

5.4 The SELLER shall furnish twelve (12) copies in English 

language of Technical documents, final drawings, 

preservation instructions, operation and maintenance 

manuals, test certificates, spare parts catalogues for all 

equipments to the PURCHASER. 

5.5 The documents once submitted by the SELLER shall be 

firm and final and not subject to subsequent changes. 

The SELLER shall be responsible for any loss to the 

PURCHASER/CONSULTANT consequent to furnishing 

of incorrect data/drawings. 

5.6 All dimensions and weight should be in metric system. 

5.7 All equipment to be supplied and work to be carried out 

under the CONTRACT shall conform to and comply with 

the provisions of relevant regulations/Acts(State 

Government or Central Government) as may be 

applicable to the type of equipment/work carried out and 

necessary certificates shall be furnished. 

5.8 The Seller shall provide cross sectional drawings, 

wherever applicable, to identify the spare part numbers 

and their location. The size of bearings, their make and 

number shall be furnished. 

5.9 Specifications, design and drawings issued to the 

SELLER alongwith RFQ and CONTRACT are not sold 

or given but loaned. These remain property of 

PURCHASER/CONSULTANT or its assigns and are 

subject to recall by PURCHASER/CONSULTANT. The 

SELLER and his employees shall not make use of the 

drawings, specifications and technical information for 

any purpose at any time except for manufacture against 

the CONTRACT and shall not disclose the same to any 

person, firm or corporate body, without written 

permission of PURCHASER/CONSULTANT. All such 

details shall be kept confidential. 

5.10 SELLER shall pack, protect, mark and arrange for 

despatch of EQUIPMENT as per instructions given in 

the CONTRACT.


6. Standards 6.1 The GOODS supplied under the CONTRACT shall 

conform to the standards mentioned in the Technical 

Specifications, or such other standards which ensure 

equal or higher quality, and when no applicable 

standard is mentioned, to the authoritative standard 

appropriate to the GOODS’ country of origin and such 

standards shall be the latest issued by the concerned 

institution. 

7. Instructions, 

Direction & 

Correspondence 

7.1 The materials described in the CONTRACT are to be 

supplied according to the standards, data sheets, 

tables, specifications and drawings attached thereto 

and/or enclosed with the CONTRACT, itself and 

according to all conditions, both general and specific 

enclosed with the contract, unless any or all of them 

have been modified or cancelled in writing as a whole or 

in part. 

a. All instructions and orders to SELLER shall, 

excepting what is herein provided, be given by 

PURCHASER/CONSULTANT. 

b. All the work shall be carried out under the direction 

of and to the satisfaction of 

PURCHASER/CONSULTANT. 

c. All communications including technical/commercial 

clarifications and/or comments shall be addressed 

to CONSULTANT in quintuplicate with a copy to 

PURCHASER and shall always bear reference to 

the CONTRACT. 

d. Invoices for payment against CONTRACT shall be 

addressed to PURCHASER. 

e. The CONTRACT number shall be shown on all 

invoices, communications, packing lists, containers 

and bills of lading, etc. 

8. Contract Obligations 8.1 If after award of the contract, the Seller does not 

acknowledge the receipt of award or fails to furnish the 

performance guarantee within the prescribed time limit, 

the PURCHASER reserves the right to cancel the 

contract and apply all remedies available to him under 

the terms and conditions of this contract. 

8.2 Once a contract is confirmed and signed, the terms and 

conditions contained therein shall take precedence over 

the Seller’s bid and all previous correspondence. 

9. Modification In Contract 9.1 All modifications leading to changes in the CONTRACT 

with respect to technical and/or commercial aspects 

including terms of delivery, shall be considered valid 

only when accepted in writing by 

PURCHASER/CONSULTANT by issuing amendment to 

the CONTRACT. Issuance of acceptance or otherwise 

in such cases shall not be any ground for extension of 

agreed delivery date and also shall not affect the 

performance of contract in any manner except to the 

extent mutually agreed through a modification of 

contract. 

9.2 PURCHASER/CONSULTANT shall not be bound by 

any printed conditions or provisions in the SELLER’s 

Bid Forms or acknowledgment of CONTRACT, invoices, 

packing list and other documents which purport to 

Rev.0: May’04 5

10. Use of Contract 

Documents & 

Information 

11. Patent Rights, 

Liability & 

Compliance of 

Regulations 

12. Performance 

Guarantee 

Rev.0: May’04 6 


impose any conditions at variance with or supplemental 

to CONTRACT. 

10.1 The Seller shall not, without the PURCHASER’s/ 

CONSULTANT’s prior written consent, disclose the 

CONTRACT or any provision thereof, or any 

specification, plan, drawing, pattern, sample or 

information furnished by or on behalf of the 

PURCHASER in connection therewith, to any person 

other than a person employed by the SELLER in the 

performance of the CONTRACT. Disclosure to any such 

employed person shall be made in confidence and shall 

extend only so far as may be necessary for purpose of 

such performance. 

10.1 The SELLER shall not, without the PURCHASER’s prior 

written consent, make use of any document or 

information enumerated in Article 10.1. except for 

purpose of performing the CONTRACT. 

11.1 SELLER hereby warrants that the use or sale of the 

materials delivered hereunder will not infringe claims of 

any patent covering such material and SELLER agrees 

to be responsible for and to defend at his sole expense 

all suits and proceedings against PURCHASER based 

on any such alleged patent infringement and to pay all 

costs, expenses and damages which PURCHASER 

and/or CONSULTANT may have to pay or incur by 

reason of any such suit or proceedings. 

11.2 The SELLER shall indemnify the PURCHASER against 

all third party claims of infringement of patent, trade 

mark or industrial design rights arising from use of the 

GOODS or any part thereof in the PURCHASER’s 

country. 

11.3 SELLER shall also protect and fully indemnify the 

PURCHASER from any claims from SELLER’S 

workmen/employees or their heirs, dependants, 

representatives, etc. or from any other person/persons 

or bodies/companies etc. for any acts of commissions or 

omission while executing the CONTRACT. 

11.4 SELLER shall be responsible for compliance with all 

requirements under the laws and shall protect and 

indemnify completely the PURCHASER from any 

claims/penalties arising out of any infringements. 

12.1 Within 15 days after the SELLER’s receipt of notification 

of award of the CONTRACT, the SELLER shall furnish 

Performance Guarantee in the form of Bank 

Guarantee/irrevocable Letter of Credit to the 

PURCHASER, in the form provided in the Bidding 

Documents, for an amount equivalent to 10% of the 

total value of the CONTRACT. 

12.2 The proceeds of Performance Guarantee shall be 

appropriated by the PURCHASER as compensation for 

any loss resulting from the SELLER’s failure to 

complete his obligations under the CONTRACT without

13. Inspection, 

Testing & Expediting 

Rev.0: May’04 7 


prejudice to any of the rights or remedies the 

PURCHASER may be entitled to as per terms and 

conditions of CONTRACT. The proceeds of this 

Performance Guarantee shall also govern the 

successful performance of Goods and Services during 

the entire period of Contractual Warrantee/Guarantee. 

12.3 The performance guarantee shall be denominated in 

the currency of the CONTRACT. 

12.4 The Performance Guarantee shall be valid for the 

duration of 90 days beyond the expiry of 

Warrantee/Guarantee period. The Bank Guarantee will 

be discharged by PURCHASER not later than 6 months 

from the date of expiration of the Seller’s entire 

obligations, including any warrantee obligations, under 

the CONTRACT. 

13.1 The PURCHASER or its representative shall have the 

right to inspect and/or to test the GOODS to confirm 

their conformity to the CONTRACT specifications. The 

special conditions of CONTRACT and/or the Technical 

Specifications shall specify what inspections and tests 

the PURCHASER requires and where they are to be 

conducted. The PURCHASER shall notify the SELLER 

in writing the identity of any representative(s) retained 

for these purposes. 

13.2 The inspections and tests may be conducted on the 

premises of the SELLER or his sub-contractor(s), at 

point of DELIVERY and/or at the GOODS’ final 

destination, When conducted on the premises of the 

SELLER or his sub-contractor (s), all reasonable 

facilities and assistance including access to the 

drawings and production data shall be furnished to the 

inspectors at no charge to the PURCHASER. 

13.3 Should any inspected or tested GOODS fail to conform 

to the specifications, the PURCHASER may reject them 

and the SELLER shall either replace the rejected 

GOODS or make all alterations necessary to meet 

Specifications’ requirements, free of cost to the 

PURCHASER. 

13.4 The PURCHASER’s right to inspect, test and where 

necessary reject the GOODS after the GOODS’ arrival 

in the PURCHASER’s country shall in no way be limited 

or waived by reason of the GOODS having previously 

been inspected, tested and passed by the 

PURCHASER, or their representative prior to the 

GOODS shipment from the country of origin. 

13.5 The INSPECTOR shall follow the progress of the 

manufacture of the GOODS under the CONTRACT to 

ensure that the requirements outlined in the 

CONTRACT are not being deviated with respect to 

schedule and quality.

Rev.0: May’04 8 


13.6 SELLER shall allow the INSPECTOR to visit, during 

working hours, the workshops relevant for execution of 

the CONTRACT during the entire period of CONTRACT 

validity. 

13.7 In order to enable PURCHASER’s representatives to 

obtain entry visas in time, SELLER shall notify 

PURCHASER two months before assembly, testing and 

packing of main EQUIPMENT. If requested, SELLER 

shall assist PURCHASER’s representatives in getting 

visas in the shortest possible time (applicable only in 

case of foreign order). 

13.8 SELLER shall place at the disposal of the INSPECTOR, 

free of charge, all tools, instruments, and other 

apparatus necessary for the inspection and/or testing of 

the GOODS. The INSPECTOR is entitled to prohibit the 

use and dispatch of GOODS and/or materials which 

have failed to comply with the characteristics required 

for the GOODS during tests and inspections. 

13.9 SELLER shall advise in writing of any delay in the 

inspection program at the earliest, describing in detail 

the reasons for delay and the proposed corrective 

action. 

13.10 ALL TESTS and trials in general, including those to be 

carried out for materials not manufactured by SELLER 

shall be witnessed by the INSPECTOR. Therefore, 

SELLER shall confirm to PURCHASER by fax or e-mail 

about the exact date of inspection with at least 30 days 

notice. SELLER shall specify the GOODS and 

quantities ready for testing and indicate whether a 

preliminary or final test is to be carried out. 

13.11 If on receipt of this notice, PURCHASER should waive 

the right to witness the test, timely information will 

be given accordingly. 

13.12 Any and all expenses incurred in connection with tests, 

preparation of reports and analysis made by qualified 

laboratories, necessary technical documents, testing 

documents and drawings shall be at SELLER’s cost. 

The technical documents shall include the reference 

and numbers of the standards used in the construction 

and, wherever deemed practical by the INSPECTOR, 

copy of such standards. 

13.13 Nothing in Article-13 shall in any way release the 

SELLER from any warrantee or other obligations under 

this CONTRACT. 

13.14 Arrangements for all inspections required by Indian 

Statutory Authorities and as specified in technical 

specifications shall be made by SELLER. 

13.15 Inspection & Rejection of Materials by consignees 

When materials are rejected by the consignee, the 

supplier shall be intimated with the details of such

14. Time Schedule & 

Progress Reporting 


rejected materials, as well as the reasons for their 

rejection, also giving location where such materials are 

lying at the risk and cost of the contractor/supplier. The 

supplier will be called upon either to remove the 

materials or to give instructions as to their disposal 

within 14 days and in the case of dangerous, infected 

and perishable materials within 48 hours, failing which 

the consignee will either return the materials to the 

contractor freight to pay or otherwise dispose them off 

at the contractor’s risk and cost. The PURCHASER 

shall also be entitled to recover handling and storage 

charges for the period, during which the rejected 

materials are not removed @ 5% of the value of 

materials for each month or part of a month till the 

rejected materials are finally disposed off. 

14.1 Time Schedule Network/Bar Chart 

Rev.0: May’04 9 

14.1.1 Together with the Contract confirmation, SELLER shall 

submit to PURCHASER, his time schedule regarding 

the documentation, manufacture, testing, supply, 

erection and commissioning of the GOODS. 

14.1.2 The time schedule will be in the form of a network or a 

bar chart clearly indicating all main or key events 

regarding documentation, supply of raw materials, 

manufacturing, testing, delivery, erection and 

commissioning. 

14.1.3 The original issue and subsequent revisions of 

SELLER’s time schedule shall be sent to 

PURCHASER. 

14.1.4 The time schedule network/bar chart shall be updated 

at least every second month. 

14.2 Progress Trend Chart/Monthly Report 

14.2.1 SELLER shall report monthly to PURCHASER, on the 

progress of the execution of CONTRACT and 

achievement of targets set out in time bar chart. 

14.2.2 The progress will be expressed in percentages as 

shown in the progress trend chart attached to the Time 

Schedule specification. 

14.2.3 The first issue of the Progress Trend Chart will be 

forwarded together with the time bar chart alongwith 

CONTRACT confirmation. 

14.3.1 PURCHASER’s/CONSULTANT’s representatives shall 

have the right to inspect SELLER’s premises with a 

view to evaluating the actual progress of work on the 

basis of SELLER’s time schedule documentation. 

14.3.2 Irrespective of such inspection, SELLER shall advise 

CONSULTANT, with copy to PURCHASER, at the 

earliest possible date of any anticipated delay in the 

progress.

15. Delivery & 

Documents 

Rev.0: May’04 10 


14.4 Notwithstanding the above, in case progress on the 

execution of contract at various stages is not as per 

phased time schedule and is not satisfactory in the 

opinion of the PURCHASER/CONSULTANT which shall 

be conclusive or SELLER shall neglect to execute the 

CONTRACT with due diligence and expedition or shall 

contravene the provisions of the CONTRACT, 

PURCHASER/CONSULTANT may give notice of the 

same in writing to the SELLER calling upon him to 

make good the failure, neglect or contravention 

complained of. Should SELLER fail to comply with such 

notice within the period considered reasonable by 

PURCHASER/CONSULTANT, the PURCHASER/ 

CONSULTANT shall have the option and be at liberty to 

take the CONTRACT wholly or in part out of the 

SELLER’s hand and make alternative arrangements to 

obtain the requirements and completion of CONTRACT 

at the SELLER’s risk and cost and recover from the 

SELLER, all extra cost incurred by the PURCHASER on 

this account. In such event PURCHASER/ 

CONSULTANT shall not be responsible for any loss that 

the SELLER may incur and SELLER shall not be 

entitled to any gain. PURCHASER/CONSULTANT 

shall, in addition, have the right to encash Performance 

Guarantee in full or part. 

15.1 Delivery of the GOODS shall be made by the SELLER 

in accordance with terms specified in the CONTRACT, 

and the goods shall remain at the risk of the SELLER 

until delivery has been completed. 

15.2 Delivery shall be deemed to have been made : 

a) In the case of FOB, CFR & CIF Contracts, when 

the Goods have been put on board the ship, at the 

specified port of loading and a clean Bill of Lading 

is obtained. The date of Bill of Lading shall be 

considered as the delivery date. 

b) In case of FOT despatch point contract (For Indian 

bidder), on evidence that the goods have been 

loaded on the carrier and a negotiable copy of the 

GOODS receipt obtained. The date of LR/GR 

shall be considered as the date of delivery. 

c) In case of FOT site (for Indian bidders) on receipt 

of goods by PURCHASER/Consultant at the 

designated site(s). 

15.3 The delivery terms are binding and essential and 

consequently, no delay is allowed without the written 

approval of PURCHASER/CONSULTANT. Any request 

concerning delay will be void unless accepted by 

PURCHASER/CONSULTANT through a modification to 

the CONTRACT. 

15.4 Delivery time shall include time for submission of 

drawings for approval, incorporation of comments, if 

any, and final approval of drawings by PURCHASER/

16. Transit Risk 

Insurance 

CONSULTANT. 


15.5 In the event of delay in delivery, Price Reduction 

Schedule as stipulated in Article – 26 shall apply. 

15.6 The documentation, in English Language, shall be 

delivered in due time, in proper form and in the required 

number of copies as specified in the contract. 

15.7 The additional copies of final drawings and instructions 

will be included in the package of goods, properly 

enveloped and protected. 

15.8 The SELLER should comply with the Packing, Marking 

and Shipping Documentation Specifications enclosed. 

16.1 All goods supplied under the contract shall be fully 

insured in a freely convertible currency against loss or 

damage incidental to manufacture or acquisition, 

transportation, storage and delivery. 

16.2 Where delivery is on FOB or CFR basis, marine 

insurance shall be the responsibility of the Purchaser. 

Insurance Requirements : 

Indigenous Bidders : Transit risk insurance from 

F.O.T. despatch point onwards 

shall be arranged and borne by 

GAIL. 

Foreign Bidders : Marine insurance as well as 

transit insurance in Purchaser’s 

country shall be arranged and 

borne by GAIL. 

The SELLER shall ensure that in effecting despatch of 

materials, the primary responsibility of the carriers for 

safe movement is always retained so that the 

PURCHASER’s interests are fully safeguarded and are 

in no way jeopardised. The Seller shall furnish the cost 

of materials against each equipment. 

16.2 PURCHASER’s Insurance Agent : 

[The name and address-as mentioned under SCC] 

17. Transportation 17.1 Where the SELLER is required under the CONTRACT 

to deliver the GOODS FOB, transport of the GOODS 

until delivery, that is, upto and including the point of 

putting the GOODS on board the export conveyance at 

the specified port of loading, shall be arranged and paid 

for by the SELLER and the cost thereof shall be 

included in the Contract price. 

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17.2 Where the SELLER is required under the CONTRACT 

to deliver the GOODS CFR or CIF, transport of the 

Goods to the port of discharge or such other point in the 

country of destination as shall be specified in the 

CONTRACT shall be arranged and paid for by the

18. Incidental 

Services 

19. Spare Parts, 

Maintenance Tools, 

Lubricants 

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SELLER and the cost thereof shall be included in the 

Contract price. 

18.1 The Seller may be required to provide any or all of the 

following services: 

18.1.1 Performance or supervision of onsite assembly and/or 

start-up of the supplied Goods: 

18.1.2 Furnishing tools required for assembly and/or 

maintenance of the supplied Goods: 

18.1.3 Performance or supervision or maintenance and/or 

repair of the supplied Goods, for a period of time agreed 

by the parties, provided that this service shall not relieve 

the Seller of any warrantee/guarantee obligations under 

the Contract. 

18.1.4 Training of the Purchaser’s personnel at the Seller’s 

plant and/or at Site, in assembly, start-up operation, 

maintenance and/or repair of the supplied Goods at no 

extra cost. However, Purchaser will bear boarding, 

lodging & personal expenses of Trainees. 

18.2 Prices charged by the Seller for the preceding incidental 

services, shall not exceed the prevailing rates charged to 

other parties by the Seller for similar services. 

18.3 When required, Seller shall depute necessary personnel 

for supervision and/or erection of the Equipment at site 

for duration to be specified by Purchaser on mutually 

agreed terms. Seller’s personnel shall be available at 

Site within seven days for emergency action and twentyone 

days for medium and long-term assistance, from the 

date of notice given by Purchaser. 

18.4 The cost of incidental services shall not be included in 

the quoted prices. The cost of applicable incidental 

services should be shown separately in the price 

schedules. 

19.1 Seller may be required to provide any or all of the 

following materials and notification pertaining to spare 

parts manufactured or distributed by the Seller. 

19.1.1 Such spare parts as the Purchaser may opt to purchase 

from the Seller, provided that his option shall not relieve 

the Seller of any warrantee obligations under the 

Contract, and 

19.1.2 In the event of termination of production of the spare 

parts: 

i) Advance notification to the Purchaser of the pending 

termination, in sufficient time to permit the Purchaser 

to procure needed requirements, and 

ii) Following such termination, furnishing at no cost to 

the Purchaser, the blue prints, drawings and 

specifications of the spare parts, if any when 

requested. 

19.2 Seller shall supply item wise list with value of each item 

of spare parts and maintenance tools requirements,


along with full details of manufacturers/vendors for such 

spares/maintenance tools for : 

19.2.1 The construction, execution and commissioning. 

19.2.2 Two years operation and maintenance. 

19.3 Spare parts shall be new and of first class quality as per 

engineering standards/ codes, free of any defects (even 

concealed), deficiency in design, materials and 

workmanship and also shall be completely 

interchangeable with the corresponding parts. 

19.4 Type and sizes of bearings shall be clearly indicated. 

19.5 Spare parts shall be packed for long storage under 

tropical climatic conditions in suitable cases, clearly 

marked as to intended purpose. 

19.6 A list of special tools and gauges required for normal 

maintenance and special handling and lifting appliances, 

if any, for the Goods shall be submitted to Purchaser. 

19.7 Bidders should note that if they do not comply with 

Clause 19.2 above, their quotation may be rejected. 

19.8 Lubricants 

19.8.1 Whenever lubricants are required, Seller shall indicate 

the quantity of lubricants required for the first filling, the 

frequency of changing, the quantity of lubricants 

required for the one year’s continuous operation and the 

types of recommended lubricants indicating the 

commercial name (trade-mark), quality and grade. 

19.8.2 If Seller is unable to recommend specific oil, basic 

recommended characteristics of the lubricants shall be 

given. 

19.8.3 Seller shall indicate various equivalent lubricants 

available in India. 

20. Guarantee 20.1 All Goods or Materials shall be supplied strictly in 

accordance with the specifications, drawings, data 

sheets, other attachments and conditions stated in the 

Contract. 

Rev.0: May’04 13 

No deviation from such specifications or alterations or of 

these conditions shall be made without PURCHASER’S 

/CONSULTANT’S agreement in writing which must be 

obtained before any work against the order is 

commenced. All materials supplied by the SELLER 

pursuant to the Contract (irrespective of whether 

engineering, design data or other information has been 

furnished, reviewed or approved by 

PURCHASER/CONSULTANT) are guaranteed to be of 

the best quality of their respective kinds (unless 

otherwise specifically authorised in writing by 

PURCHASER/CONSULTANT) and shall be free from 

faulty design, workmanship and materials, and to be of 

sufficient size and capacity and of proper materials so 

as to fulfil in all respects all operating conditions, if any, 

specified in the Contract.

Rev.0: May’04 14 


If any trouble or defect, originating with the design, 

material, workmanship or operating characteristics of 

any materials, arises at any time prior to twelve(12) 

months from the date of the first commercial operation 

of the Plant for which the materials supplied under the 

Contract form a part thereof, or twenty four (24) months 

from the date of last shipment whichever period shall 

first expire, and the SELLER is notified thereof, 

SELLER shall, at his own expense and as promptly as 

possible, make such alterations, repairs and 

replacements as may necessary to permit the materials 

to function in accordance with the specifications and to 

fulfil the foregoing guarantees. 

PURCHASER/CONSULTANT may, at his option, 

remove such defective materials, at SELLER’S expense 

in which event SELLER shall, without cost to 

PURCHASER/CONSULTANT and as promptly as 

possible, furnish and install proper materials. Repaired 

or replaced materials shall be similarly guaranteed by 

the SELLER for a period of no less than twelve (12) 

months from the date of replacement/repair. 

In the event that the materials supplied do not meet the 

specifications and/or not in accordance with the 

drawings data sheets or the terms of the Contract and 

rectification is required at site, PURCHASER/ 

CONSULTANT shall notify the SELLER giving full 

details of differences. The SELLER shall attend the site 

within seven (7) days of receipt of such notice to meet 

and agree with representatives of PURCHASER/ 

CONSULTANT, the action required to correct the 

deficiency. Should the SELLER fail to attend meeting at 

Site within the time specified above, PURCHASER/ 

CONSULTANT shall immediately rectify the work/ 

materials and SELLER shall reimburse PURCHASER 

all costs and expenses incurred in connection with such 

trouble or defect. 

20.2 PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE OF EQUIPMENT 

20.2.1 SELLER shall guarantee that the performance of the 

EQUIPMENT supplied under the CONTRACT shall be 

strictly in conformity with the specifications and shall 

perform the duties specified under the CONTRACT. 

20.2.2 If the SELLER fails to prove the guaranteed 

performance of the EQUIPMENT set forth in the 

specification, the SELLER shall investigate the causes 

and carry out necessary rectifications/modifications to 

achieve the guaranteed performance. In case the 

SELLER fails to do so within a reasonable period, the 

SELLER shall replace the EQUIPMENT and prove 

guaranteed performance of the new equipment without 

any extra cost to PURCHASER. 

20.2.3 If the SELLER fails to prove the guarantee within a 

reasonable period, PURCHASER/CONSULTANT shall

21. Terms of Payment 


have the option to take over the EQUIPMENT and 

rectify, if possible, the EQUIPMENT to fulfil the 

guarantees and/or to make necessary additions to 

make up the deficiency at Seller’s risk and cost. All 

expenditure incurred by the PURCHASER/ 

CONSULTANT in this regard shall be to SELLER’s 

account. 

21.1 The method of payment to be made to the SELLER 

under this CONTRACT shall be specified in the Special 

Conditions of Contract. 

21.2 The type(s) of payment to be made to the SELLER 

under this CONTRACT shall be specified in the Special 

Conditions of Contract. 

21.3 The SELLER’s request(s) for payment shall be made to 

the PURCHASER in writing accompanied by an invoice 

describing, as appropriate, the Goods delivered and 

services performed, and by shipping documents 

submitted, and upon fulfillment of other obligations 

stipulated in the Contract. 

21.5 Payment will be made in the currency or currencies in 

which the Contract Price has been stated in the 

SELLER’s bid, as well as in other currencies in which 

the SELLER had indicated in his bid that he intends to 

incur expenditure in the performance of the Contract 

and wishes to be paid. If the requirements are stated 

as a percentage of the bid price along with exchange 

rates used in such calculations these exchange rates 

shall be maintained. 

General Notes: 

Rev.0: May’04 15 

i) All foreign currency payments to foreign bidder 

shall be released through an irrevocable Letter of 

Credit, which shall be opened through 

Government of India Nationalised Bank and 

hence shall not be confirmed. In case any bidder 

insists on confirmation, charges towards 

confirmation shall be borne by him. L/C shall be 

established within 30 days after receipt of 

unconditional acceptance of Letter/Fax of Intent 

together with Performance Guarantee for 10% of 

total order/Contract value. 

ii) For dispatches on FOT dispatch point (in India) 

basis, the payment shall be through 

PURCHASER’s bank. Payment through Bank, 

wherever applicable, shall be released as per 

normal banking procedures. 

iii) Payment shall be released within 30 days after 

receipt of relevant documents complete in all 

respects. 

iv) All bank charges incurred in connection with 

payments shall be to Seller’s account in case of


Indian bidders and to respective accounts in case 

of Foreign bidder. 

v) Unless otherwise specifically stated in bid 

document, all payments shall be made in the 

currency quoted. 

vi) No interest charges for delay in payments, if any, 

shall be payable by PURCHASER. 

vii) In case of Indian bidder, variation, if any, on 

account of customs duty on their built-in- import 

content, as per terms of bid document, shall be 

claimed separately by bidder after receipt of 

goods at site (s). However, any price benefits to 

the PURCHASER, on account of such variation as 

per terms specified in the bid document, shall be 

passed on to the PURCHASER along with 

invoicing itself. 

viii) Agency commission, if any, to Indian agent for 

Foreign bidders, indicated in prices, shall be paid 

to the agent in equivalent Indian Rupees on 

receipt and acceptance of material at site. 

22. Prices 22.1 Prices charged by the SELLER for Goods delivered and 

services performed under the CONTRACT shall not, 

with the exception of any price adjustments authorized 

by the Contract vary from the prices quoted by the 

SELLER in his bid. 

23. Subletting & 

Assignment 

24. Time As 

Essence of 

Contract 

25. Delays In 

The Seller’s 

Performance 

Rev.0: May’04 16 

23.1 The contractor shall not without previous consent in 

writing of the PURCHASER authority, sublet, transfer or 

assign the contract or any part thereof or interest therein 

or benefit or advantage thereof in any manner 

whatsoever. Provided, nevertheless, that any such 

consent shall not relieve the contractor from any 

obligation, duty or responsibility under the contract. 

24.1 The time and date of delivery/completion of the 

GOODS/SERVICES as stipulated in the Contract shall 

be deemed to be the essence of the Contract. 

25.1 If the specified delivery schedule is not adhered to or 

the progress of manufacture or supply of the items is 

not satisfactory or is not in accordance with the 

progress schedule the PURCHASER has the right to: 

i) hire for period of delay from elsewhere goods 

which in PURCHASER’s opinion will meet the 

same purpose as the goods which are delayed and 

SELLER shall be liable without limitation for the 

hire charges; or 

ii) cancel the CONTRACT in whole or in part without 

liability for cancellation charges. In that event, 

PURCHASER may procure from elsewhere goods 

which PURCHASER’s opinion would meet the 

same purpose as the goods for which CONTRACT

26. Price Reduction 

Schedule For 

Delayed Delivery 

27. Rejections, Removal of 

Rejected Equipment & 

Replacement 

Rev.0: May’04 17 


is cancelled and SELLER shall be liable without 

limitations for the difference between the cost of 

such substitution and the price set forth in the 

CONTRACT for the goods involved; or 

iii) hire the substitute goods vide (I) above and if the 

ordered goods continue to remain undelivered 

thereafter, cancel the order in part or in full vide (ii) 

above. 

25.1 Any unexcusable delay by the SELLER or his subcontractor 

shall render the SELLER liable, without 

prejudice to any other terms of the Contract, to any or 

all of the following sanctions: forfeiture of Contract 

performance guarantee, imposition of price reduction 

for delay in delivery and termination of the contract for 

default. 

26.1 Subject to Article -29, if the SELLER fails to deliver any 

or all of the GOODS or performance the services within 

the time period (s) specified in the CONTRACT, the 

PURCHASER shall, without prejudice to his other 

remedies under the CONTRACT, deduct from the 

CONTRACT PRICE, a sum calculated on the basis of 

the CONTRACT PRICE, including subsequent 

modifications. 

26.1.1 Deductions shall apply as per following formula: 

In case of delay in delivery of equipment/materials or 

delay in completion, total contract price shall be 

reduced by ½ % (half percent) of the total contract price 

per complete week of delay or part thereof subject to a 

maximum of 5% (five percent) of the total contract price. 

26.2 In case of delay in delivery on the part of Seller, the 

invoice/document value shall be reduced 

proportionately for the delay and payment shall be 

released accordingly. 

26.3 In the event the invoice value is not reduced 

proportionately for the delay, the PURCHASER may 

deduct the amount so payable by SELLER, from any 

amount falling due to the SELLER or by recovery 

against the Performance Guarantee. 

Both seller and PURCHASER agree that the above 

percentages of price reduction are genuine pre 

estimates of the loss/damage which the PURCHASER 

would have suffered on account of delay/breach on the 

part of the SELLER and the said amount will be payable 

on demand without there being any proof of the actual 

loss/or damage caused by such breach/delay. A 

decision of the PURCHASER in the matter of 

applicability of price reduction shall be final and binding. 

27.1 Preliminary inspection at SELLER’s works by 

INSPECTOR shall not prejudice PURCHASER’s/ 

CONSULTANT’s claim for rejection of the EQUIPMENT 

on final inspection at SITE or claims under warranty 

provisions.

28. Termination of Contract 28.1 Termination for Default 

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27.2 If the EQUIPMENTS are not of specification or fail to 

perform specified duties or are otherwise not 

satisfactory the PURCHASER/CONSULTANT shall be 

entitled to reject the EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL or part 

thereof and ask free replacement within reasonable 

time failing which obtain his requirements from 

elsewhere at SELLER’s cost and risk. 

27.3 Nothing in this clause shall be deemed to deprive the 

PURCHASER AND/OR AFFECT ANY rights under the 

Contract which it may otherwise have in respect of such 

defects or deficiencies or in any way relieve the 

SELLER of his obligations under the Contract. 

27.4 EQUIPMENT rejected by the PURCHASER/ 

CONSULTANT shall be removed by the Seller at his 

cost within 14 days of notice after repaying the amounts 

received against the SUPPLY. The PURCHASER shall 

in no way be responsible for any deterioration or 

damage to the EQUIPMENT under any circumstances 

whatsoever. 

27.5 In case of rejection of EQUIPMENT, PURCHASER shall 

have the right to recover the amounts, if any, from any 

of CONTRACTOR’S invoices pending with 

PURCHASER or by alternative method(s). 

28.1.1 The PURCHASER may, without prejudice to any other 

remedy for breach of CONTRACT, by written notice of 

default sent to the SELLER, terminate the CONTRACT 

in whole or in part: 

A) If the SELLER fails to deliver any or all of the 

GOODS within the time period(s) specified in the 

CONTRACT; or 

B) If the SELLER fails to perform any other 

obligation(s) under the CONTRACT, and 

C) If the SELLER, in either of the above 

circumstances, does not cure his failure within a 

period of 30 days (or such longer period as the 

PURCHASER may authorize in writing) after 

receipt of the default notice from the 

PURCHASER. 

28.1.2 In the event the PURCHASER terminates the 

CONTRACT in whole or in part, pursuant to Article 

28.1.1, the PURCHASER may procure, upon such 

terms and in such manner as it deems appropriate, 

goods similar to those undelivered and the SELLER 

shall be liable to the PURCHASER for any excess costs 

for such similar GOODS. However, the SELLER shall 

continue performance of the CONTRACT to the extent 

not terminated.


28.1.3 In case of termination of CONTRACT herein set forth 

(under clause 28) except under conditions of Force 

Majeure and termination after expiry of contract, the 

VENDOR shall be put under holiday [i.e. neither any 

enquiry will be issued to the party by GAIL (India) Ltd. 

Against any type of tender nor their offer will be 

considered by GAIL against any ongoing tender (s) where 

contract between GAIL and that particular VENDOR (as a 

bidder) has not been finalized] for three years from the 

date of termination by GAIL (India) Ltd. to such VENDOR. 

28.2 Termination for Insolvency 

28.2.1 The PURCHASER, may at any time, terminate the 

CONTRACT by giving written notice to the SELLER, 

without compensation to the SELLER, if the SELLER 

becomes bankrupt or otherwise insolvent, provided that 

such termination will not prejudice or affect any right of 

action or remedy which has accrued or will accrue 

thereafter to the PURCHASER. 

28.3 Termination for Convenience 

28.3.1 The PURCHASER may, by written notice sent to the 

SELLER, terminate the CONTRACT, in whole or part, at 

any time for his convenience. The notice of termination 

shall specify that termination is for the PURCHASER’s 

convenience, the extent to which performance of work 

under the CONTRACT is terminated and the date upon 

which such termination becomes effective. 

28.3.2 The GOODS that are complete and ready for shipment 

within 30 days after the SELLER’s receipt of notice of 

termination shall be purchased by the PURCHASER at 

the CONTRACT terms and prices. For the remaining 

GOODS, the PURCHASER may opt: 

a) to have any portion completed and delivered at the 

CONTRACT terms and prices, and /or 

b) to cancel the remainder and pay to the SELLER an 

agreed amount for partially completed GOODS 

and for materials and parts previously procured by 

the SELLER. 

29. Force Majeure 29.1 Shall mean and be limited to the following: 

Rev.0: May’04 19 

a) War/hostilities 

b) Riot or Civil commotion 

c) Earthquake, flood, tempest, lightening or other 

natural physical disaster. 

d) Restrictions imposed by the Government or other 

Statutory bodies which prevents or delays the 

execution of the Contract by the SELLER. 

The SELLER shall advise PURCHASER/ 

CONSULTANT by a registered letter duly certified by 

the local Chamber of Commerce or statutory authorities, 

the beginning and end of the above causes of delay

30. Resolution of 

Disputes/ 

Arbitration 


within seven (7) days of the occurrence and cessation 

of such Force Majeure Conditions. In the event of delay 

lasting over one month, if arising out of causes of Force 

Majeure, PURCHASER/CONSULTANT reserves the 

right to cancel the Contract and the provisions 

governing termination stated under Article 28.0 shall 

apply. 

For delays arising out of Force Majeure, the SELLER 

shall not claim extension in completion date for a period 

exceeding the period of delay attributable to the causes 

of Force Majeure and neither 

PURCHASER/CONSULTANT nor SELLER shall be 

liable to pay extra costs provided it is mutually 

established that Force Majeure Conditions did actually 

exist. 

SELLER shall categorically specify the extent of Force 

Majeure Conditions prevalent in their works at the time 

of submitting their bid and whether the same have been 

taken into consideration or not in their quotations. In 

the event of any force majeure cause, the SELLER or 

the PURCHASER shall not be liable for delays in 

performing their obligations under this order and the 

delivery dates will be extended to the SELLER without 

being subject to price reduction for delayed deliveries, 

as stated elsewhere. 

30.1 The PURCHASER and the SELLER shall make every 

effort to resolve amicably by direct informal negotiations 

any disagreement or dispute arising between them 

under or in connection with the contract. 

30.2 If, after thirty days from the commencement of such 

informal negotiations, the PURCHASER and the 

SELLER have been unable to resolve amicably a 

Contract dispute, either party may require that the 

dispute be referred for resolution to the formal 

mechanism as specified hereunder. 

30.3 Legal Construction 

The Contract shall be, in all respects be construed and 

operated as an Indian Contract and in accordance with 

Indian Laws as in force for the time being and is subject 

to and referred to the Court of Law situated within Union 

Territory of New Delhi. 

30.4 Arbitration 

Rev.0: May’04 20 

All disputes, controversies, or claims between the 

parties (except in matters where the decision of the 

Engineer-in-Charge is deemed to be final and binding) 

which cannot be mutually resolved within a reasonable 

time shall be referred to Arbitration by a sole arbitrator. 

The PURCHASER (GAIL (India) Limited) shall suggest 

a panel of three independent and distinguished 

persons to the Seller to select any one among them to 

act as the sole Arbitrator.


In the event of failure of the Seller to select the Sole 

Arbitrator within 30 days from the receipt of the 

communication suggesting the panel of arbitrators, the 

right of selection of Sole Arbitrator by the other party 

shall stand forfeited and the PURCHASER shall have 

discretion to proceed with the appointment of the Sole 

Arbitrator. The decision of the PURCHASER on the 

appointment of Sole Arbitrator shall be final and binding 

on the parties. 

The award of the Sole Arbitrator shall be final and 

binding on the parties and unless directed/awarded 

otherwise by the Sole Arbitrator, the cost of arbitration 

proceedings shall be shared equally by the parties. The 

arbitration proceeding shall be in English language and 

the venue shall be at New Delhi, India. 

Subject to the above, the provisions of (Indian) 

Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 and the rules 

framed thereunder shall be applicable. All matters 

relating to this contract are subject to the exclusive 

jurisdiction of the Courts situated in the State of Delhi 

(India). 

Seller may please note that the Arbitration & 

Conciliation Act 1996 was enacted by the Indian 

Parliament and is based on United nations Commission 

on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL model law), 

which were prepared after extensive consultation with 

Arbitral Institutions and centers of International 

Commercial Arbitration. The United Nations General 

Assembly vide resolution 31/98 adopted the UNCITRAL 

Arbitration rules on 15 December 1996. 

The WORK under the CONTRACT shall, however, 

continue during the Arbitration proceedings and no 

payment due or payable to the Seller shall be withheld 

on account of such proceedings. 

31. Governing Language 31.1 The Contract shall be written in English language as 

specified by the PURCHASER/CONSULTANT in the 

Instruction to Bidders. All literature, correspondence 

and other documents pertaining to the Contract which 

are exchanged by the parties shall be written in 

English language. Printed literature in other language 

shall only be considered, if it is accompanied by an 

English translation. For the purposes of interpretation, 

English translation shall govern and be binding on all 

parties. 

32. Notices 32.1 Any notice given by one party to the other pursuant to 

the Contract shall be sent in writing or by telegram or 

fax, telex/cable confirmed in writing. 

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32.2 A notice shall be effective when delivered or on the 

notice’s effective date, whichever is later.


33. Taxes & Duties 33.1 A foreign Seller shall be entirely responsible for all 

taxes, stamp duties, licence fees, and other such levies 

imposed outside the PURCHASER’s country. 

33.2 A domestic Seller shall be entirely responsible for all 

taxes, duties, licence fees etc. incurred until the delivery 

of the contracted goods to the PURCHASER. However, 

Sales Tax and Excise duty on finished products shall be 

reimbursed by PURCHASER. 

33.3 Customs duty payable in India for imported goods 

ordered by PURCHASER on foreign Seller shall be 

borne and paid by PURCHASER. 

33.4 Any income tax payable in respect of supervisory 

services rendered by foreign Seller under the Contract 

shall be as per the Indian Income Tax Act and shall be 

borne by SELLER. It is upto the bidder/seller to 

ascertain the amount of these taxes and to include them 

in his bid price. 

34. Books & Records 34.1 SELLER shall maintain adequate books and records in 

connection with Contract and shall make them available 

for inspection and audit by PURCHASER/ 

CONSULTANT or their authorized agents or 

representatives during the terms of Contract until expiry 

of the performance guarantee. Fixed price (lumpsum or 

unit price) Contract will not be subject to audit as to cost 

except for cost reimbursable items, such as escalation 

and termination claims, transportation and comparable 

requirements. 

35. Permits & 

Certificates 

36. General 

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35.1 SELLER shall procure, at his expense, all necessary 

permits, certificates and licences required by virtue of 

all applicable laws, regulations, ordinances and other 

rules in effect at the place where any of the work is to 

be performed, and SELLER further agrees to hold 

PURCHASER and/or CONSULTANT harmless from 

liability or penalty which might be imposed by reason 

of any asserted or established violation of such laws, 

regulations, ordinances or other rules. PURCHASER 

will provide necessary permits for SELLER’s personnel 

to undertake any work in India in connection with 

Contract. 

36.1 In the event that terms and conditions stipulated in the 

General Conditions of Contract should deviate from 

terms and conditions stipulated in the Contract, the 

latter shall prevail. 

36.2 Losses due to non-compliance of Instructions 

Losses or damages occurring to the PURCHASER 

owing to the SELLER’s failure to adhere to any of the 

instructions given by the PURCHASER/CONSULTANT 

in connection with the contract execution shall be 

recoverable from the SELLER.

36.3 Recovery of sums due 


All costs, damages or expenses which the 

PURCHASER/CONSULTANT may have paid, for which 

under the CONTRACT SELLER is liable, may be 

recovered by the PURCHASER(he is hereby irrevocably 

authorized to do so) from any money due to or 

becoming due to the SELLER under this Contract or 

other Contracts and/or may be recovered by action at 

law or otherwise. If the same due to the SELLER be 

not sufficient to recover the recoverable amount, the 

SELLER shall pay to the PURCHASER, on demand, 

the balance amount. 

36.4 Payments, etc. not to affect rights of the PURCHASER 

No sum paid on account by the PURCHASER nor any 

extension of the date for completion granted by the 

PURCHASER/CONSULTANT shall affect or prejudice 

the rights of the PURCHASER against the SELLER or 

relieve the SELLER of his obligation for the due 

fulfillment of the CONTRACT. 

36.4 Cut-off Dates 

No claims or correspondence on this Contract shall be 

entertained by the PURCHASER/Consultant after 90 

days after expiry of the performance guarantee (from 

the date of final extension, if any). 

36.6 Paragraph heading 

The paragraph heading in these conditions shall not 

affect the construction thereof. 

37. Import License 37.1 No import license is required for the imports covered 

under this document. 

38. Fall Clause 

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38.1 The price charged for the materials supplied under the 

order by the supplier shall in no event exceed the 

lowest price at which the supplier or his 

agent/principal/dealer, as the case may be, sells the 

materials of identical description to any 

Persons/Organizations including the Purchaser or any 

Department of the Central Govt. or any Department of 

a State Govt. or any Statutory Undertaking of the 

Central or State Govt. as the case may be, during the 

currency of the order. 

38.2 If at any time during the said period, the supplier or his 

agent/principal/dealer, as the case may be, reduces the 

sale price, sells or offers to sell such materials to any 

persons/organizations including the Purchaser or any 

Deptt. Of Central Govt. or State Govt. as the case may 

be, at a price lower than the price chargeable under the 

order, he shall forthwith notify such reduction or sale or 

offer of sale to the Purchase Authority who has issued 

this order and the price payable under the order for the 

materials supplied after the date of coming into force of 

such reduction or sale or offer of sale shall stand

39. Publicity & 

Advertising 

correspondingly reduced. 


The above stipulation will, however, not apply to: 

a) Exports by the Contractor/Supplier or 

b) Sale of goods as original equipment at prices 

lower than the prices charged for normal 

replacement 

c) Sale of goods such as drugs which have expiry 

dates. 

38.3 The supplier shall furnish the following certificate to the 

concerned Paying Authority along with each bill for 

payment for supplies made against this order:- 

“I/We certify that there has been no reduction in sale 

price of the items/goods/materials of description 

identical to those supplied to the GAIL under the order 

herein and such items/goods/materials have not been 

offered/sold by me/us to any person/organizations 

including the Purchaser or any Deptt. of Central Govt. 

or any Deptt. of State Govt. or any Statutory 

Undertaking of the Central or State Govt. as the case 

may be upto the date of bill/during the currency of the 

order whichever is later, at a price lower than the price 

charged to the GAIL under the order”. 

Such a certificate shall be obtained, except for quantity 

of items/goods/materials categories under sub-clause 

(a), (b) & (c) of sub-para 38.2 above, of which details 

shall be furnished by the supplier. 

39.1 Seller shall not without the written permission of 

PURCHASER/CONSULTANT make a reference to 

PURCHASER/CONSULTANT or any Company affiliated 

with PURCHASER/CONSULTANT or to the destination 

or the description of goods or services supplied under 

the contract in any publication, publicity or advertising 

media. 

40. Repeat Order 40.1 PURCHASER reserves the right, within 6 months of 

order to place repeat order upto 50% of the total order 

value without any change in unit price or other terms 

and conditions. 

41. Limitation of 

Liability 

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41.1 Notwithstanding anything contrary contained herein, the 

aggregate total liability of Seller under the Agreement or 

otherwise shall be limited to 100% of Agreement / Order 

price. However, neither party shall be liable to the other 

party for any indirect and consequential damages, loss 

of profits or loss of production.

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